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In today's society, cell phones are an essential item for most people. However, cell phones are far from indestructible. For example, too much banging or dropping may cause your phone to stop working properly. Likewise, exposure to water can cause serious damage to your phone. In some cases, a wet phone may even be beyond repair. Nonetheless, you can try to salvage a water-damaged cell phone by allowing it to dry thoroughly. Below are some tips to speed the drying process and maximize your chances of success.
1. Take action quickly
The faster you dry your phone, the more chance you have of saving it. As soon as you know your phone is wet, begin the drying process immediately.
2. Remove the battery
Before you try to dry your phone, take the battery out to cut the power and set it aside until the phone is completely dry. If your phone is off when the water damage occurs, or if the phone shuts off after becoming wet, don't turn it back on. Doing so may short the circuit.
3. Use rice or silica gel
One of the best ways to dry your phone is to place it in a sealed bag of silica gel, which will draw the moisture out of the phone. You can combine the silica gel packets from products you have purchased in the past, or you can buy silica gel at a local craft store. If you don't have silica gel on hand, you can also attempt to dry your phone in a sealed bag of uncooked rice. Though it won't work as quickly as silica gel, uncooked rice will also draw the moisture out of the phone.
4. Don't use heat
Though it may be tempting to use heat to dry your phone, such as the heat from a hairdryer, doing so can be harmful to the phone. The heat will dry the moisture in the phone, but it may also warp the parts inside of the device. Once these parts are damaged, the phone won't work properly.
5. Remove salt water first
If your phone was damaged with salt water, you should rinse it with fresh water before you try to dry it. Though it may seem counterintuitive, leaving the salt water in the phone is more dangerous than adding more moisture to the phone's insides. After the salt water dries, the crystals left behind will damage the delicate components inside your device. For this reason, you must remove them before you draw out the moisture. Remove the battery before you flush the phone with fresh water.
6. Use air and suction
If your phone is soaked with water, use suction or blown air to remove the bulk of the water before you place it in rice or silica gel. This method works best if you attempt to blow or suck the moisture out of the same openings through which it entered. Effective tools include cans of compressed air or wet/dry shop vacs.
Because most cell phone manufacturers refuse to honor the warranty on a phone that has sustained water damaged, it is important to do everything you can to dry your wet cell phone on your own. Remember, using a phone skin can also help deter water damage from seeping into your phone. Buy a phone skin today and be able to use your phone in crisis! By following these tips, you can greatly increase the chance of recovery from water damage on your phone.
Though it may seem like the world of technology can't improve anymore, the top manufacturers are always coming up with new products. Like any other year, 2013 will bring with it a host of advanced gadgets entering the market for the first time and vying for the attention of consumers. Below are some of the most highly anticipated products you can look forward to in this New Year.
According to the Huffington Post, the Apple iPad 5 could appear on the market as early as March 2013. The fifth generation version of this incredibly popular product is expected to be even lighter and thinner than its predecessor, combining all of the best aspects of the iPad 4 and the iPad Mini. You can also expect this newest model to include a touch screen similar to that of the iPad Mini, as well as Apple's innovative retina display technology.
Research in Motion will release its newest BlackBerry operating system, BlackBerry 10. Though RIM was once one of the largest manufacturers of smartphones in the world, consumers have since moved on to Android and Apple products. With the unveiling of BlackBerry 10, RIM hopes to regain its popularity in the smartphone market. BlackBerry 10 is rumored to be faster than any operating system currently available on the market. Both a QWERTY keyboard and touch screen version will be available.
Also this month, tech enthusiasts can expect to see the release of the Microsoft Surface Pro. Although the Surface Pro will run on Microsoft's newest operating system, Windows 8, the Surface Pro will support all Windows 7 applications, and it will include an Intel Core 15 processor. According to Microsoft, the Surface Pro will come with a stylus and touch screen for tablet use, as well as a keyboard for laptop use. In spite of its many features, the Surface Pro will weigh less than 2 pounds.
Amazon plans to enter the smartphone market in 2013 with the unveiling of the Amazon phone. The phone is expected to offer sophisticated software integration and high quality hardware for a low price. Amazon will recoup the money it spends on hardware through Kindle books, Amazon Cloud Player, Amazon MPS and the Amazon Appstore, all of which will be compatible with this new product.
In response to the recent release of the Wii U, Sony is preparing to unveil its latest version of the PlayStation. Though Sony isn't offering many details about the PlayStation 4, consumers can expect to see this new product enter the market sometime in 2013. Sony is known for backing up its PlayStation consoles long-term, as is evidenced by the continuing presence of versions 2 and 3 on retail shelves. Thus, in spite of the silence from Sony, speculators predict that the PlayStation 4 will go far, much like its predecessors.
Rumors indicate that Microsoft's newest Xbox, which may be called Xbox 720, will hit the shelves by December 2013. Not much is known about this new system. However, speculators predict that the Xbox 720 will begin at a lower price point than its predecessor, the Xbox 360. Speculators also predict that the console will be smaller than the 360. Though Microsoft has indicated interest in motion-based games, it is likely that the 720 will continue to appeal to hardcore gamers.
The products mentioned here represent just a few of the new offerings we expect to see in 2013. Which of your gadgets will you upgrade this year? Which do you think were sound investments that you’ll stick with?
Thankfully, now that everyone has survived the Mayan Apocalypse of 2012, we can finally take some time to reflect back and discuss some of the popular techie gifts and trends that came from out of 2012.
In 2012 we experienced a kind of photo sharing madness that we have never quite seen before. The ability to capture a moment and share it in an instance via Instagram and other apps is just as addictive as following your favorite person on Twitter or your friends on Facebook. There are even apps like Glymps that captures video footage during the five seconds right before a photograph is taken so you can look back onto the the craziness of your friends right before their picture.
While the first Apple iPad tablet has been available to the public since 2010, the craze over them has not gone away. Today there are a slew of manufacturers trying to jump on the tablet device craze from Amazon to Barnes & Noble to Google’s own version of the iPad. Apple has even released its own revised version of the iPad, the iPad mini. Do you have a favorite device? Visit our Facebook page and let us know!
Thanks to Siri we are now able to control our tech devices from Apple through special voice control commands. You can ask Siri to call a friend for you, tell you your daily appointments, direct you to your next destination, and so much more. Before you know it, Siri will be your best friend. Don’t have an iPhone? Don’t worry! You can use Voice Control on your Android based phone or you can always download Dragon Dictation. This app will help you get your notes on paper while you are driving or when your hands are full.
Think you have the next million-dollar idea? Why not take it online and try crowdfunding? Thanks to the JOBS Act businesses are now able to take their ideas and ask for funding, up to $1 million, from non-accredited investors: every day people. For example, Kickstarter is where creators and innovators can go to ask for this funding in exchange for small rewards. To date, the biggest Kickstarter campaign is Pebble, which was funded in 2012 and was able to raise over $10 million.
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Whether you are in the Apple iOS or Android smartphone camp, you most likely use productivity apps to make your life easier. And while mobile applications were originally fairly limited, public demand and advancing technology have made it possible for virtually anyone to develop them – with many dedicated to helping users make life more productive and organized. Here are some of our favorites.
Dropbox is perfect for online file saving and sharing. It is a great application to use if you have multiple work locations or are constantly on the go and need files at your fingertips. It is free and easy to use and you can even share files, images or videos from anywhere with everyone on the project. Dropbox also allows you to store up to 2GB of data for free for an unlimited period of time and if you refer anyone to the service, you’ll receive an extra 500MB of extra storage space. This app will work both on Android and iOS platforms.
Evernote allows you to keep notes and to-do lists organized and available wherever and whenever you need them. You can create text, web-clips and PDF notes and you can synch between your computer and mobile devices. Want to share notes between friends and colleagues? Sure, it can do that. With a paid subscription you can also give multi-user editing permissions as well to ensure you’re always looking at the most up-to-date content. This app is compatible with both iOS and Android based platforms.
Bump is an easy and free way to share images and contacts between two devices and has a very user-friendly interface. When you and a friend or colleague both tap “bump” and touch devices with the other user, you will share the relevant content instantly – no email, no texting required. Who knew that sharing could be this much fun? Bump is compatible with both iOS and Android.
TeuxDeux is a simple browser-based application that allows you to keep your to-do list(s) with you at all times. Just keep adding to your lists while on the go and it will automatically synch with your account online. And while you can always organize ideas by day of the week, you also have the option to save these to a “someday” tab in case it’s not something that needs to be addressed in the immediate future but you want to ensure you record it – neat! iOS and Android-compatible. Free.
Dragon Dictation is a great speech-to-text app for when you are on the go and need to write something down or if you think of something in the middle of the night. Just like you would with Siri, talk (“dictate”) into your phone and the Dragon app will turn your speech into text on it’s simple text pad interface. Best of all, it’s free and you can then share this app-produced text via Facebook, Twitter, text message, and/or email with the click of a button. Only iOS compatible.
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When it comes to mobile apps, how do you pick the best one for your needs? Do you go by reviews, word of mouth, or trial and error? No matter which direction you go to pick your apps, if you’re a photography enthusiast (or just want to learn more about photography), why not try some of these fun photography-enhancing apps that we have enjoyed so far.
Instagram. This free and powerful photo-sharing app allows you to upload and share your pictures with your close friends and family, and anyone else for that matter. Just upload or take a new photo and choose a filter and your image is ready to go. You can even share your images directly to Facebook and Twitter.
Hipstamatic. With the touch of a button, you can now make your digital photographs look like they were taken with a regular old-fashioned camera. You can easily change the lens, flash and film type used to make each of your photos look truly unique. Quickly and easily share these images on Instagram or other social media sites.
ShakeIt. ShakeIt brings back everyone’s favorite camera directly onto your phone – the Polaroid camera. This app allows you to turn any of your phone’s photos into a perfect Polaroid image. Check out their blog for some really cool ideas and community-shared images!
Color Splash. Color Splash allows you to quickly edit your image’s color palette by converting them to black and white while keeping select colors in the detail of every image. You can use your finger as a brush to paint sections of your image or bring back the original color. You can also zoom in and out of your picture to work up close and personal with each detail. Like the aforementioned apps, this one allows you to share your finished products on multiple social networks as well.
InstaCollage. This app comes in both a free version and a paid version and works directly with the Instagram app mentioned above. This app will allow you to make a collage out of your current photo library and upload it directly to Instagram for all of your followers to see. This app has tons of collage layouts as well as fun boarders to use.
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It can be nearly impossible to come up with the perfect present for that techie in your life. With technology being so prevalent nowadays, gadgets have become the most popular category for people to shop for – everyone wants something electronic!
But what would be the perfect techie present? We are here to help get your buying process started with a list of the top high tech gadgets this holiday season. Everyone has an opinion on different brands, so we left out specific products, but if you keep in mind the following categories in your holiday shopping you’ll be sure to get a smile when you give your gift.
Cameras
Even though modern smartphones can take pictures of sufficient quality for posting online, it’s good to have a dedicated camera to capture the shots you really want to keep – and dare we say it – print. For everyday usage, look for digital cameras with at least 10 megapixels. For more professional pictures, the prices definitely go up, and you will most likely want to look into getting a digital SLR instead of a point and shoot camera. To get the absolutely best print quality however, you still can’t beat an old school 35mm camera.
Portable Media Players
Media players have come a long way in the past few years. Although some people use their smart phones to listen to music and watch movies, many people prefer to have their media in a smaller, easier to carry media player. Media players now even have Wi-Fi access, making it easier to access the Internet on the go. Some offer photo and video capabilities as well.
Tablets
Tablets are the “in” tech toy of the year. Easier to transport than a laptop, but with all the same functionality, these devices offer the ultimate answer for staying connected to the world while also allowing for media sharing (pictures, books, movies, etc.). There is a major brand battle going on in this space, with multiple legitimate contenders vying for bragging rights. Do your research for the features your techie will want most, but getting a tablet gift is a virtual lock for being a favorite gift this holiday season.
Smart Phones
Smart phones are the cornerstone technology advancement of our generation. They offer safety and convenience with GPS options and allow them to stay connected with friends and family through social media, the web, and of course texts and calls – if you actually use a phone for its voice functionality anymore.
Laptops
It’s good practice to update your laptop at least every four years to stay on top of the latest technology. If you know someone lugging around a brick of a laptop, or who constantly complains that their programs take too long to load or have run out of storage space, a laptop would be a welcome gift. New laptops have better web cams, better Wi-Fi, Windows 8, and more.
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